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Drug and alcohol policies are vital in any organisation, as what employees get up to in their own time can affect their safety and productivity in the workplace. By Leon Gettler 

Drugs and alcohol abuse impact businesses and managers. The Australian Drug Foundation estimates alcohol and drug misuse cost the Australian workplace $6 billion a year.

Were you brought up on the philosophy to “treat others the way you want to be treated”?

The positive intention is definitely there, but according to best-selling author and renowned leadership consultant Devora Zack, it’s this sort of thinking that actually contributes to conflict and tension in the workplace.

There will only ever be 24 hours in a day, so it’s wise to use them to their full potential. By Leon Gettler

Talk to any manager these days and they’ll tell you they’re busy. Time is the big talking point. It is the most precious commodity around.

By Dr Malcolm Johnson FAIM

When the media reports large numbers of employees being shed from an organisation it triggers a tectonic shift in employees’ understanding of the psychological contract.

The terms used to announce, explain, and justify the shedding of staff, such as “rightsizing”, “restoring organisational agility” and “ensuring economic viability” potentially masks a deeper organisational malaise.

Are you looking to win more Chinese business clients? Many Australian managers are becoming more interested in doing business with Chinese companies.

Do you know a leader with these inspiring traits? Nominate them for the 2014 AIM Excellence Awards! 

Doing some homework before a job interview can help avoid fluffing your lines and blowing your chances. By Emma Williams

The problem with first impressions is you only get to make one of them, which is why interviews can seem so daunting.

1 year repeated 5, 10 or 20 times makes for entrenched management practices or permanent approaches to dealing with issues from a narrow management perspective.

In February of this year AIM was very fortunate to have the late AFL legend Tommy Hafey present to the Victorian and Tasmanian winners of our AIM 30 Under 30.

Allowing employees to work from home can be good for business, but managers need to know what they’re dealing with – it isn’t for everyone. By Emma Williams

The virtual office concept is becoming more prevalent as employers look to it as a cost-saving measure and employees rank the flexibility as one of the most desirable employment options.